Valard

Valard Construction is a utility contractor focused on its clients' success. Launched in 1978, Valard has grown into Canada's premier utility contractor and head of the Valard Group of Companies. We have executed some of the major transmission line projects in the country, such as the West Fort McMurray Transmission Line Project in Alberta, the Churchill Falls-Muskrat Falls and Labrador-Island Transmission Link transmission lines for the Lower Churchill Project in Newfoundland and Labrador, and recently the East-West Tie Line Project, in Northern Ontario.

The company has the experience and resources to successfully deliver any project - any size, any complexity, any place.  Valard has full-service capabilities for transmission, distribution, substations, foundations, telecommunications, and renewable energy.

Valard has distinguished itself in environmental responsibility and community stewardship, serving clients across the country. We provide comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries, and rural electric associations throughout Canada and the US.

At Valard, one of our core principles is safety. Our employees work on challenging terrain and drive millions of kilometers every year. Keeping people safe, day in and day out, is the most important thing we do. Because we insist on high safety and technical standards, Valard has one of the best safety records in the industry. 

We also recognize the importance of Quality Assurance processes. They help us to be an efficient and profitable company. Our industry-leading standards allow us to provide clients with consistently high quality. When we are successful, our clients are successful.

The Valard Group uses an in-house project management support team. They provide clients with up-to-date information on construction progress, key issues, and measures.

Services include:

• Project controls (schedule, scope, and cost reporting)
• Management of project support resources
• Data acquisition
• Project pre-post execution support
• Development of systems and processes for maximizing internal efficiencies

Valard has built strong partnerships and relationships with diverse communities across the country. We strive to create employment, enhance skills, and improve the economic conditions of communities neighboring our projects. This encompasses prioritizing the use of local businesses, suppliers, and workers like equipment suppliers, subcontractors, hotels, other local lodgings, local land, facilities, shop rentals, vehicle servicing, restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores, local employment, facilities, waste management, catering, janitorial, and security services. This practice often leaves legacy benefits such as long-term contracts with suppliers, allowing for capital equipment purchases, local labor with enhanced skills, and long-term, positive relationships with the community.

Valard acknowledges that Indigenous Peoples have distinct historic cultural values across Canada. Recognizing this, we are committed to building mutually beneficial, sustainable, and collaborative relationships and partnerships with Indigenous Peoples. Our positive and fruitful relationships with Indigenous communities and individuals are integral to our success. "We have face-to-face relationships with community members – it instills trust and mutual respect." Carey Kostyk, Valard President

Valard is part of Quanta Services. Quanta is the leading specialty contractor with North America's largest and most highly trained, skilled workforce that provides fully integrated infrastructure solutions for the electric power, underground utility, and communications industries. Quanta divides its operations into regions. Valard is part of the Quanta Canada Group of companies, a group of closely connected operating units that provide power, pipeline, and renewable energy services across Canada. Each company offers specific world-class expertise and collectively provides the ability to plan, site, design, procure materials, build, and maintain local and national energy infrastructure.

The entrepreneurial spirit that is the foundation of Quanta is supported and encouraged, leading to innovation based on 370 years of gained knowledge.

You will find other companies providing similar services. But you won't find another fully integrated solutions provider like Quanta.

For more information, please visit https://www.valard.com/